Gachagua Rules Out Coalition Talks With Weak Parties - August 2026

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated he will not engage in coalition talks with political parties that lack a solidified political base in the Mount Kenya region. Gachagua has denied claims that he urged other opposition leaders to dissolve their parties and join his DCP party, clarifying he instead advised them to concentrate on strengthening their own political entities. He continues to defend his Mt Kenya strategy amid ongoing opposition tensions. These statements reflect ongoing jockeying within Kenya's political opposition landscape.